Mashed Potato Cakes Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    248 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Mashed Potato Cakes Recipe

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Have left over mashed potatoes? Make this easy mashed potato cakes recipe. Your family will love them and never know they were left overs. 

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Ingredients

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  • 4 cups left over mashed potatoes
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 4 tablespoons butter
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Instructions

  1. Beat the 2 eggs with the flour in a mixing bowl.
  2. Mix with the left over mashed potatoes and stir until combined.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the butter to the skillet and spread it around with a spatula.
  4. Spoon the mashed potatoes by 1/4 cup on the skillet. Flatten the mixture out until it's approximately 1/2 inch thick.
  5. Cook for 3-4 minutes until browned.
  6. Then flip and smash the potato cake down so it flattens more and the cook the other side for 3-4 more minutes until the other side is browned.
  7. Remove from the skillet. Serve warm topped with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

  • Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.  
  • You can also easily make these mashed potato cakes on an electric skillet.  

Nutrition Information

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Calories 248kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 129mg (5%) Potassium 459mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 310IU (6%) Vitamin C 32.4mg (36%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 248kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 129mg 5%
Potassium 459mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 310IU 6%
Vitamin C 32.4mg 36%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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